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UMG6022

Transition from Friend to Leader

Support to move into a management position

Leaders can struggle as they move into a supervisory role, leading teams they were once a part of.

This course presents you with frameworks, theories and skills to support you in this transition, as you move from an existing team into a management position. You will also gain an understanding of the behaviours that are common in leaders. This course has a four-week teaching period requiring a total of approximately 40 hours of learning. All course learning materials are available on demand.

About the course

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  • Effectively communicate complex leadership ideas through appropriate models.
  • Accurately summarise and reflect on leadership theories and their value in a given context.

What topics will you cover?

  • Leadership dyads and leader-member exchange
  • Transforming and inspirational behaviours
  • Becoming an authentic leader

Assessment

To be eligible for a digital badge for this course, you will need to successfully complete an assessment which includes:

  • A leadership analysis
  • A presentation for developing leaders
  • The optional assessment is due at the beginning of week 7

  • This level for this microcredential is Proficient.
    The material for this course has been designed for students who have already demonstrated a high level of skill in the subject matter. Students must have relevant experience and/or have studied the course material before (at competent level).

Intakes

You have the option to begin this short course on the following dates:

  • 07 Jul 2025 (Block 4)

精东传媒app level expertise

Anita Wheeldon, is smiling in front of a leafy background.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Dr Anita Wheeldon's extensive experience in team management and higher education research has made her an expert in business practices and team building. Anita recently became a Senior Business Lecturer at UniSQ. She has taught university students and future business professionals sustainable business practices, focusing on the holistic impact of business within society.

Course Credit

Course information

Location Online
Cost AUD 992.50
Duration 4 weeks
FutureIntakes Next intake: 07 Jul 2025 (Block 4)

How to enrol

Click 'Enrol now', and search for 'Microcredential' in the registration form. Choose your preferred course from the drop down list and complete your registration.

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Digital Badges

When you successfully complete the assessment, earn credible digital badges you can share online via LinkedIn.

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